Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course introduces you to daily bookkeeping tasks. You'll cover manual double entry bookkeeping, the documents and processes involved, and work up to Trial Balance. This free AAT certificate accounting course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify.
Who this course is for
The aim of this qualification is to introduce you to daily bookkeeping tasks.
You will develop skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to record financial transactions using manual double entry bookkeeping.
You'll understand the documents and processes used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll develop skills to manage books accurately and consistently.
You'll work with accounts up to Trial Balance level.
You'll build knowledge of how businesses track income and expenditure.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching covers bookkeeping theory and practical tasks. Assessment is through AAT's set assessments, which test your knowledge and ability to apply bookkeeping skills. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with routine accounting tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: provide general financial admin support
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: builds on Level 2 skills with more complex financial processes.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next full AAT qualification, covering advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax. Many employers look for this level when hiring accounts assistants or junior accountants.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and can lead toward chartered accountancy qualifications.
